Wealth & charityFrom the masjid's own video, Oct 24, 2026.
Seek barakah through halal effort
“Peace of mind is a rizq.”
In one sentence
The khutbah teaches that believers should seek Allah’s barakah in all forms of rizq through active halal effort, excellent character, taqwa, repentance, and family ties, while making thoughtful civic choices.
The khutbah in 6 steps
- Defines rizq broadly as provision including health, love, peace, dignity, and respect, not only money.
- Explains tawakkul through the example of birds: trusting Allah while actively seeking provision and beginning early.
- Presents excellent work, good character, taqwa, repentance, and istighfar as means of increased barakah and rizq.
- Connects kindness to parents and maintaining family relations with blessed provision, urging listeners to call and support relatives.
- Applies Islamic civic-engagement guidance: research choices, select the better or lesser-harmful option, and avoid imposing opinions.
- Closes with community announcements, encouragement to support the masjid, and prayers for provision, families, and suffering people in Gaza and Palestine.
Try this week
Wake early, pray Fajr, make wudu, maintain good hygiene, and attend the masjid when possible.
Seek halal work or business, put in sincere effort, and perform every job well.
Practice taqwa by pursuing what pleases Allah and avoiding what displeases Him.
Seek Allah’s forgiveness and sincerely repent from intentional and unintentional sins.
Call parents and relatives, check on them, visit them, and give gifts without expecting repayment.
Research civic choices, consult reliable information, vote thoughtfully, and avoid imposing opinions on others.
Attend the Qur’an session and competition, bring family and friends, and support the masjid with whatever one can.
Sources the khateeb cited
Surah 67Allah made the earth accessible and provides sustenance, framing rizq and human effort.
Surah 65Taqwa brings a way out and provision from unexpected sources.
Surah 71Istighfar is linked with rain, wealth, children, gardens, and rivers.
Surah 11Repentance is linked with abundant rain and increased strength.
Surah 17Kindness toward aging parents and a prayer for their mercy are commanded.
Quotes
In the khateeb's words
“Love is a rizq. Peace of mind is a rizq. Having peace is a rizq. Allah giving you dignity is a rizq.”
“The key here, one of the first means that we must do is to put an effort.”
“Pick up the phone and call your mother or father if they're alive And if they're not Make duha for them and say, my Lord, shower them with your mercy as they've raised me young”
“Don't impose your opinion on others when it comes to these matters. Share information. Let people think. Encourage them to think.”
Talk about it at home
For the dinner table
The khutbah reminds us that rizq means more than money: health, love, peace of mind, dignity, and respect are also gifts from Allah. We are encouraged to trust Allah like birds do, while still waking early, working hard, doing our jobs well, and earning through halal means. Taqwa, sincere repentance, kindness to parents, and keeping family ties are presented as ways to bring barakah into our lives. We should also research civic choices carefully, think for ourselves, and treat even small good deeds as valuable.
- What is one kind of rizq we have besides money?
- Who in our family could we call or check on this week?
- How can we research a big choice before deciding?
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